By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple Car Key will soon expand to support cars from more manufacturers, with code references indicating three vehicle producers will join the roster.Apple Car Key on an iPhone unlocking a car. [Apple]The Car Key feature has allowed iPhone owners to open and start their cars using their mobile devices for a while. In a new code discovery, it seems that cars from three more companies will soon support Apple’s Car Key system.Back-end code powering the Wallet app for the iPhone has been updated to include references to Volvo, Polestar, and Audi, reports MacRumors. The existence of the references doesn’t necessarily mean support is imminent, but it does confirm that it is being worked on by Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The fifth developer builds of watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 are out now, as Apple prepares for its next operating system update releases.watchOS 11 introduces better cycle tracking, more customizable Activity Rings, and more personalization. Apple has divided its usual beta test cycle into two distinct groups, and has occasionally released them separately. This has been caused by the early beta testing of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, to hammer out issues with Apple Intelligence.Since those three have been in testing far earlier, the beta is split into two groups, with Apple Intelligence-infused builds separate from others that don’t have it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) The testing of Apple Intelligence rolls on as an expected release nears, with seventh developer builds of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 now available.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The seventh developer betas of iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1 arrive after the sixth respective builds, as well as the fourth builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1, which arrived on October 7.The difference in build counts is due to Apple beta testing tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 at the same time as the Apple Intelligence-infused iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. It had two iOS, iPadOS, and macOS beta tracks, covering the 18 and 18.1 versions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Early holiday deals are now widely available in October, and eBay is no exception with its latest coupon. Save on thousands of items, including Apple hardware, with a huge max discount of up to $500 off.Get a jumpstart on holiday shopping with this coupon. [eBay]For less than a week, shoppers can take advantage of 20% off select purchases on eBay.com with promo code SHOPGIFTSEARLY. With the discount capped at a very high $500 off, it’s a great way to save on already reduced prices, with thousands of gift ideas to choose from.Save 20% on eBay Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) A Monday price war on Apple’s M4 iPad Pro has developed at Amazon and B&H, with 11-inch and 13-inch models up to $207 off. Plus, grab the lowest price in 30 days on the Apple Pencil Pro.Save on Apple’s M4 iPad Pro line.We’re keeping tabs on the best iPad deals this October and today’s top offers include markdowns on Apple’s latest iPad Pro, along with a fresh price drop on the complementary Apple Pencil Pro.Pick up the standard 2024 11-inch iPad Pro this Monday for just $899, a discount of $100 off retail. This Standard Glass spec with 256GB capacity and Wi-Fi connectivity is eligible for the reduced price at both Amazon and B&H Photo in your choice of Space Black or Silver. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast we take a look at the Google TV Streamer, examine the ghost hub issue, and talk about cursing robovacs.HomeKit Insider PodcastKicking things off on the episode we talk about a story surrounding robotic vacuum cleaners. Apparently, several users have had their accounts “hacking,” giving others access to to their bots.One user reported their Ecovacs robotic vacuum driving around the house on its own and screaming obscenities. These devices can also include cameras. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Availability of the iPhone 16 range is gradually improving five weeks post-launch, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s slower than expected change indicating there’s more demand for the premium option.iPhone 16 Pro modelsThe fifth week of the J.P. Morgan Apple Product Availability Tracker has observed minor changes from the fourth week across all monitored regions:iPhone 16 moved from 4 days in week 4 to 3 days in week 5, Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) A security expert has recounted how close he came to being fooled by a new AI-based scam call that aimed to get his Gmail account details.Scammers tried to gain control of a security expert’s Gmail accountThere were already scam ChatGPT apps on the App Store, but now artificial intelligence has been deployed by scammers in what expert Sam Mitrovic describes as “super realistic.””People are busy and this scam sounded and looked legitimate enough that I would give them an A for their effort,” wrote Mitrovic in a blog post. “Many people are likely to fall for it.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Stephen Silver) In the latest Apple Crime roundup, thieves steal from a Canadian Apple Store, a man uses an AirTag to bust tool thieves, and a woman chases an iPhone thief and posts about it on TikTok.The Mapleview Shopping Centre Apple Store in Ontario The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, exploring the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Charles Martin) A new report claims that both a successor to the Apple Vision Pro and a different, less expensive Apple Vision headset are likely to launch within the next two years.Work continues on a successor to the Apple Vision Pro, alongside a less-expensive version.Rumors suggest that the lower-end Apple Vision headset would likely cost around $2,000, compared to the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro. It would allegedly use a less-powerful chip and lower-resolution screens than the higher-end model.Bloomberg’s report suggests the lower-end headset would drop some technology seen in the Apple Vision Pro, such as the Eyesight feature. That required a lenticular display on the outside of the headset, allowing others to “see” the wearer’s eyes. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
